GeForce RTX 2060 vs RADEON 9800 XT

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs RADEON 9800 XT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs RADEON 9800 XT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅11874.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 35303.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌27.2% longer card at 229mm vs 180mm.

RADEON 9800 XT

2022

Why buy it

✅Measures 180mm instead of 229mm, a 49mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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43% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 11874.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 24661.4% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 57), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 256 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 35303.8% (40.4 vs 0.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs RADEON 9800 XT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

RADEON 9800 XT

The RADEON 9800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 57 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 57 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 24661.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the RADEON 9800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 84 (RADEON 9800 XT) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RADEON 9800 XT
G3D Mark Score	14,114+24661%	57
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1920	5376+180%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	51.48 TFLOPS+698%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2394 MHz+43%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	120	336+180%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	3 MB+58%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	84+180%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON 9800 XT leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RADEON 9800 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 XT carries 256 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 2300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 64-bit on the RADEON 9800 XT. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6 MB (RADEON 9800 XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RADEON 9800 XT
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+2300%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 9_0 (RADEON 9800 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RADEON 9800 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%	9_0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 300W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RADEON 9800 XT
TDP	160W-47%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	229mm	180mm
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+44000%	0.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 30.1% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 40300% better value. The newer card here is RADEON 9800 XT (2022 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RADEON 9800 XT
MSRP	$349-30%	$499
Performance per Dollar	40.4+40300%	0.1
Codename	TU106	Navi 31
Release	January 7 2019	November 3 2022
Ranking	#168	#21

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